Postdoctoral Fellow in Aerosol Chemistry
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) · Villigen PSI, Aargau, Switzerland
Skills in this posting
The posting
## Your tasks ##
* Running advanced mass spectrometers including AMS, online Orbitrap-MS, VOCUS-PTR, and MIPTOF
* Ambient measurements in polluted areas
* Source apportionment and investigation of processes relevant to the ambient
* Chamber / flowtube experiments with a focus on solid fuel combustion and mixed source experiments
* Publication in high impact journals
* Support / Co-supervision of other Postdoctoral Fellows / PhD Students in different campaigns
## Your profile ##
* PhD degree in Atmospheric Science, ideally already postdoctoral experience
* Proficient in relevant aerosol mass spectrometric methods
* In-depth experience in data analysis and programming (e.g. Python)
* Proven track record of successful publications
* Very good oral and written English skills
* Team player
## We offer ##
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
Your employment contract is initially limited to two years with potential prolongation.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr Andre Prevot, e-mail andre.prevot@psi.ch.
Please submit your application online by **5 August 2026** (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 5501-28806).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
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